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NA53 OHV

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,587 mi
Last recorded73,587 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 OHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 73,587 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 70,257 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 70,257 miles

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,126 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 68,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,893 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 62,933 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 61,011 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 60,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 59,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 56,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear parts of main through brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 53,849 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rust and grease on rear mainthrough brake pipes

Fail 7 Aug 2017 51,067 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rust and grease on rear mainthrough brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2016 48,801 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 45,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2015 45,595 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2014 41,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,838 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 34,583 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 31,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 290,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,400 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,715 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 21,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,045 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,043 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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NA53 OHV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA53 OHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NA53 OHV registered?

NA53 OHV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is NA53 OHV safe to buy?

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